ŠamarBrandy(700mL)

<p>Oh please, do slap us gently, Šamar Brandy.</p><p>Anyone who has ever spent some time in Central or Eastern Europe probably partook in the<em> tradition of drinking Rakija</em> – a traditional Slavic fruit-based Spirit that’s especially popular in <em>Serbia</em>. It’s THE Spirit down there and such a huge part of the folklore, starring in more stories and poems than you can count. Now, the plum-based Šljivovica (or Slivovitz) is to Rakija kind of what Bourbon is to Whiskey. In the sense that all Bourbon is Whiskey, but not all Whiskey is Bourbon. <em>Šljivovica</em> is a fruit Brandy, made from Damson plums, which is why it’s often referred to also as simply <em>plum Brandy.</em></p><p>And then, there’s <em>Šamar Brandy.</em> First, let’s get the linguistic stuff out of the way. The word “šamar” is a commonly used word in South Slavic languages that designates<em> a slap or blow in the face</em>. Don’t worry, the Spirit doesn’t end on this less-than-friendly note – Šamar Brandy is described as “Šamar koji miluje”, which basically means<em> a slap that caresses</em>. Now, that sounds better.</p><p>This slap-you-in-the-face-in-but-you’ll-like-it Spirit is the first Šljivovica (and also Rakija!) to be made from a combo of plum and quince, based on a secret recipe. Crafted by Master Distiller <em>Mileta Manović</em> from the finest local handpicked plums and quince, this 100% natural and unique Spirit respects the tradition of Rakija and manages to modernize it without taking away its mysterious soul. Let yourself be seduced by this magic Spirit that’s been<em> uniting nations for centuries</em>. Enjoy it chilled, in a Šamar & Ginger with lemon juice and Ginger Ale or in a combo of lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white in a Šamar Sour. </p>